Holiday World 2017 Announcement

[IndyGuy4KI]

A mannequin challenge video will be released later today 11/30/16 about what is coming for 2017. They did a facebook live to show you how they made the video. https://www.facebook.com/HolidayWorld/

 

What do you think is coming to HW for 2017?

 

My guess is a flat ride or waterpark slide.

[DiamondBanshee]

I would also guess a flat ride. They have a good collection but also have room for improvement (as arguably all parks do). What they do need is a high thrill flatride. An S&S Screaming Swing would be perfect imo

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[IndyGuy4KI]

I would also guess a flat ride. They have a good collection but also have room for improvement (as arguably all parks do). What they do need is a high thrill flatride. An S&S Screaming Swing would be perfect imo

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That would be a good addition to HW. They already work with S&S since they have a S&S Drop Tower.

[CoastersRZ]

I love the S&S Screaming Swing rides (both the one at Cedar Point and Dollywood are loads of fun).  I wish KI would get one.  There is a perfect spot for it behind the Eiffel Tower, right by Diamondback`s turn into the station, or over on the old Flight Commander sight.

[jcgoble3]

The video is out!

 

 

I haven't watched it, but here is the blog post with the announcements: http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/2016/11/30/mannequin-video-reveals-2017-plans/ They are restoring an old Calypso ride that originally resided at LeSourdsville Lake and naming it Firecracker. Additionally, three children's attractions, including the Star-Spangled Carousel, will be made wheelchair-accessible. They will also be adding new shade structures over several queues, doing the usual track work on Raven and Voyage, and making other miscellaneous improvements.

[DiamondBanshee]

The video is out!

https://youtu.be/HLMg6KoQxCc

I haven't watched it, but here is the blog post with the announcements: http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/2016/11/30/mannequin-video-reveals-2017-plans/ They are restoring an old Calypso ride that originally resided at LeSourdsville Lake and naming it Firecracker. Additionally, three children's attractions, including the Star-Spangled Carousel, will be made wheelchair-accessible. They will also be adding new shade structures over several queues, doing the usual track work on Raven and Voyage, and making other miscellaneous improvements.

I believe it was also stated that they would be receiving a new 6 story tower as part of the Watubee family slide.

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[IBEW_Sparky]

SWEET!  I Love Calypsos, and now I wont have to drive to Sandusky to ride one  Im also happy they aren't screwing up Voyage by reconfiguring the layout in any way (which I was very much in fear of after the Legend stunt they pulled last year)  and just just doing the typical re-tracking.

[IndyGuy4KI]

Very exciting news. Calypso 3 hrs away instead of 5.

[CoastersRZ]

Sounds like some solid park improvements for Holiday World.  Glad to see a classic LeSourdsville Lake ride find a new home.

[calakapepe]

I'm just happy because that means their 3-point challenge MIGHT not be around in that location anymore

[westcoaster]

Awesome 2017

[Creed Bratton]

In conversation with Paula from the park. They are looking for more information on this Calypso. It came opened april 9, 1972 at LeSourdsville Park and closed in 2002. It was sold to Fun Spot in Indiana in 2006.

Looking for manufacturer and any other information. If you can find some please send it my way and I'll pass it on to Paula.

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